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Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu is the capital of and the most populous census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Although Honolulu refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and the county are consolidated, known as the City and County of Honolulu, and the city and county is designated as the entire island. The City and County of Honolulu is the only incorporated city in Hawaii, as all other local government entities are administered at the county level. In the Hawaiian language, Honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter."
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Dental X-Rays

Types of Intraoral X-Rays

There are several types of intraoral X-rays, each of which shows different aspects of teeth.

  • Bite-wing X-rays show details of the upper and lower teeth in one area of the mouth. Each bite-wing shows a tooth from its crown to about the level of the supporting bone. Bite-wing X-rays are used to detect decay between teeth and changes in bone density caused by gum disease. They are also useful in determining the proper fit of a crown (or cast restoration) and the marginal integrity of fillings.
  • Periapical X-rays show the whole tooth -- from the crown to beyond the end of the root to where the tooth is anchored in the jaw. Each periapical X-ray shows this full tooth dimension and includes all the teeth in one portion of either the upper or lower jaw. Periapical X-rays are used to detect any abnormalities of the root structure and surrounding bone structure.
  • Occlusal X-rays are larger and show full tooth development and placement. Each X-ray reveals the entire arch of teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.

Types of Extraoral X-Rays

There are several types of extraoral X-rays that your dentist may wish to take.

  • Panoramic X-rays show the entire mouth area -- all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws -- on a single X-ray. This type of X-ray is useful for detecting the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth, can identify impacted teeth and aid in the diagnosis of tumors.
  • Tomograms show a particular layer or "slice" of the mouth while blurring out all other layers. This type of X-ray is useful for examining structures that are difficult to clearly see -- for instance,...

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Emergency Contact for Honolulu

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (808) 529-3111
  • Fire (808) 723-7139

Nearby Honolulu Hospitals *

Queen's Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)538-9011

Straub Clinic & Hospital
888 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)522-4000

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
226 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)531-3511

Kuakini Medical Center
347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)536-2236

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808)983-6000

Shriners Hospital for Children
1310 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808)941-4466

Hawaii Medical Center East
2230 Liliha St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)547-6011

Le'ahi Hospital
3675 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808)733-8000

Tripler Army Medical Center
1 Jarrett White Rd
Tripler Army Medical Ctr, HI 96859
(808)433-6661

Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
3288 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808)432-0000

Castle Medical Center
640 Ulukahiki St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)263-5500

Hawaii State Hospital
45-710 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808)247-2191

Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi
98-1079 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808)486-6000

Kahi Mohala Behavioral Healthcare
91-2301 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808)671-8511

Hawaii Medical Center West
91-2141 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808)678-7000

Wahiawa General Hospital
128 Lehua St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808)621-8411

Kahuku Hospital
56-117 Puala Lea St
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808)293-9221

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